Debates by Category: Autos

September 30, 2009

The Senate should pass the ALERT Drivers Act of 2009 (known in long form as the “Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act”), which would require states to adopt penalties against people who text while driving—or forfeit 25% of highway financing. Pro or con?

August 26, 2009

February 25, 2009

The auto industry has a long history of providing sound jobs and contributing to economic prosperity in the U.S. Now it’s time for consumers to give back by choosing domestic cars instead of foreign ones. Pro or con?

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